Media Releases

Oct 29
Young girls urged to notify family members before going out

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is urging young girls to notify their family members before going out.

RSIPF made this appeal after a young girl lied to her family that some unknown people kidnapped her between Kobito and Kwaio valley before the weekend.

The family of the young girl was so frustrated that they go to the police station and seek assistance to locate the girl.

RSIPF Commissioner Mangau said it was alleged that the young girl was actually spending time drinking beer with friends.

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Oct 25
RSIPF arrest individuals for threatening

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested seven individuals who allegedly use threats.

RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, confirmed these arrests came about after police responded to reports received from complainants being threatened by individuals with dangerous weapons.
Commissioner Mangau said out of the seven arrested are two females.

He said police has yet to establish whether these individuals’ resort to using threats is connected to attempted abduction incidences that causes public fear recently.

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Oct 25
RSIPF Detectives complete five weeks training in Honiara

Twenty-one Detectives of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force served under the Honiara City, Rove Headquarter and Guadalcanal have completed five weeks detective qualifying course today (25 October 2024).

RSIPF Assistant Commissioner (AC) Cooperate Support Stanley Riolo says, “The investigations qualifying modules were designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in your investigation roles to drive RSIPF organization towards greater success.”

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Oct 25
Police arrest three suspects during a patrol to Kia and Katova ward in Isabel Province

Police in Buala, Isabel Province, successfully arrested three suspects during a recent patrol to Kia and Katova wards, following reports received.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Inspector Harry Vanosi stated, “Two suspects arrested and charged for common nuisance Contrary to Section 172 of the Penal Code and one suspect has been arrested and charged for Restriction on making liquor Contrary to Section 50 (2) of the liquor Act.

The suspects were released on bail and will appear in Buala Magistrate’s Court circuit on 25 November 2024.

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Oct 23
RSIPF and OAG discuss ESP audit report

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the Office of Auditor General (OAG) have commenced preliminary discussions on the OAG’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report.

RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, confirmed that RSIPF is waiting for the OAG to formally refer the report to RSIPF to commence investigation.

Commissioner Mangau said any issue that comes out from the ESP report will follow their normal process of dealing with cases under investigation.

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Oct 23
Police conduct community awareness in Makira Province

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Kirakira police station in Makira-Ulawa Province Community Policing Team had conducted crime prevention strategy initiative and Law & order awareness talk to people of Muu village Central Bauro in Makira-Ulawa Province on the 20th October 2024.

The awareness talk topics include Crime Prevention strategy initiative, Kwaso, Marijuana, Family Protection Act, good Parenting.

The team is also assisting the community in finalising their by-laws.

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Oct 22
Magistrate Court circuit done successfully in Choiseul Province

Taro police have successfully hosted a one-week long Court circuit at Taro Police Station, with the Principal Magistrate from Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court recently.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province Superintendent Berry Pogesopa says, “During the week-long session, a total of 32 new cases and 14 listed cases from the previous court circuit are listed for hearing.”

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Oct 21
Police appeal on vehicle owners to report damages

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to vehicle owners to come forward and report damages to their vehicles.

Police made this call in light of reports circulating on social media of vehicles being targeted in relation to abduction reports in Honiara.

RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, said the RSIPF is aware of the current situation and is working on it, as a matter of importance, to identify any culprit and dealt with.

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Oct 21
Police assured schools of safety

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is assuring schools that they are safe amidst reports of abduction and kidnapping in Honiara.

RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, said police is monitoring the current situation closely.

Commissioner Mangau said school authorities may set precautionary measures for the safety of their students but from a police security perspective, general security in town is under control and public should go about their normal business.

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Oct 21
Police appeal to social media users against disinformation posts

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to social media users to be mindful and responsible when posting things on social media.

The RSIPF said posting deliberate false information on social media will only cause more panic and fear in communities.

Police made this appeal as more social media accounts posted and share false contents relating to alleged attempted abduction and kidnaping in the city.

RSIPF said posting crafted disinformation contents can be risky as it will cause fear and hatred in the communities.

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